ABEP‑TIC – Associação Brasileira de Entidades Estaduais de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação

ABEP‑TIC (Associação Brasileira de Entidades Estaduais de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação) is a Brazilian association that brings together state‑level public ICT agencies to strengthen cooperation, share best practices, and modernize digital government services across the country. Established to serve as a collective voice and coordination forum for these technology entities, ABEP‑TIC focuses on improving how information and communication technologies are used to deliver services and information to citizens, with an emphasis on usability, transparency, and accessibility in public digital channels.

The association supports its members through thematic working groups, technical guidelines, and capacity‑building initiatives that help standardize processes and raise the quality of ICT solutions adopted by state governments. ABEP‑TIC also plays a prominent role as an event organizer within Brazil’s public sector technology community.

Its flagship event, SECOP – Seminário Nacional de TIC para Gestão Pública, is a national seminar that convenes CIOs, technology managers, solution providers, and policymakers to discuss trends, regulations, and practical experiences in applying ICT to public administration. Through SECOP and related regional meetings, ABEP‑TIC provides a structured environment for networking between government buyers and technology suppliers, fostering partnerships that support digital transformation projects in areas such as finance systems, citizen services platforms, telecommunications infrastructure, and automation in government operations.

With members present in nearly all Brazilian states, ABEP‑TIC’s reach covers the major regional capitals and state ICT companies and directorates. Its value proposition to exhibitors and partners lies in direct access to decision‑makers in state government technology, a curated agenda focused on practical public administration challenges, and a collaborative ecosystem that favors long‑term institutional relationships over one‑off sales opportunities.